Aptos Labs is hiring a
DeFi Ecosystem Manager

Summary

Aptos is hiring a DeFi Ecosystem Manager to grow their DeFi ecosystem in APAC and expand it across the Aptos network. The role involves sourcing and executing strategic partnerships with startups and projects, conducting research on the DeFi sector, staying updated with industry trends, and acting as a subject matter expert on DeFi and blockchain technologies. The required qualifications include 3-5 years of experience in partnerships or business development, deep market knowledge of crypto and DeFi, experience working with commercial agreements, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience working in partnerships, business development, or similar roles at a high-growth technology company
• At least two years of deep DeFi experience
• Experience in and strong market knowledge of crypto and DeFi required
• Experience working with commercial agreements, including creating and negotiating agreements outside of standard sales contracts
• Experience partnering with technical teams, lawyers, and marketers
• Experience developing and closing partner opportunities globally
• A deep and relevant network including industry leaders and executives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Source, conduct due diligence, and execute high-value strategic partnerships with startups and projects that are considering developing on Aptos with a specific focus on DeFi
• Work with cross functional team internally including engineering, product, legal, marketing to operationalize relevant projects and partners
• Work closely with the Aptos engineering team to ensure any technical issues from the ecosystem are resolved in a timely manner
• Conduct comprehensive research on the DeFi sector, including cryptocurrencies, decentralized applications (dApps), real-world assets (RWAs), and emerging DeFi technologies
• Stay updated with the latest developments in the DeFi space, monitoring industry trends, technological advances, regulatory changes, competitor activities, and similar trends taking place in traditional finance
• Gather data across sources to understand the nuances of success and failure/product-market-fit in blockchain technology/markets
• Define and lead new initiatives within the ecosystem team to expand the reach of Aptos DeFi

Benefits

• 100% insurance premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents (US Employees)
• Equipment of your choice
• Flexible vacation time, 11 holidays, and floating company days off
• Competitive Salary
• Equity (RSUs)
• Protocol Token Grants
• 401k matching (US Employees)